Hey everyone! I’m struggling to create animated videos for an online engineering course. The prof gave me a ton of slides with tough technical stuff. I’m using Canva, but it’s super slow. I’ve tried making cool graphs and icons, but syncing the voiceover is a pain.
I can’t use real people pics, so I’m stuck with 2D icons. It’s getting pretty boring. I’ve got a tight deadline and I’m way behind. I’m not allowed to use AI video tools, and After Effects is too hard for me.
The school won’t pay for fancy software, so I need free options. Any ideas? I’ve used Napkin.ai, which helped, but I need more. These videos are really long and for smart engineering students, so they can’t look childish.
I’m getting super stressed. Any advice would be awesome!
I’ve been in your shoes, and I know how challenging it can be to create engaging engineering videos on a tight budget. Have you considered using Kdenlive? It’s a powerful, open-source video editor that might suit your needs. While it has a bit of a learning curve, it offers more flexibility than Canva for syncing voiceovers and creating custom animations.
For the visuals, you could try using free vector graphic tools like Inkscape to create more interesting icons and diagrams. This would allow you to move beyond the basic 2D icons and add some variety to your videos.
To speed up your workflow, consider creating a template for your videos with intro and outro segments, transition slides, and placeholder sections for different types of content. This could save you significant time across multiple videos.
Lastly, don’t underestimate the power of good scripting. A well-structured script can make even simple visuals more engaging. Focus on clear explanations and logical flow, and your engineering students will appreciate the content regardless of fancy animations.
yo, have u tried powtoon? its pretty neat for makin animated vids without breakin the bank. u can do some cool stuff with their templates n customize em for ur engineering stuff. might save u some time n headache. good luck with ur project, dude!
Hey there! 
Sounds like you’re in quite the pickle with those engineering videos. Have you thought about giving Blender a shot? It’s totally free and open-source, and while it might seem intimidating at first, there are tons of tutorials out there specifically for creating 2D animations.
What if you broke down those long videos into shorter, more digestible chunks? That could make the whole process less overwhelming and give your students natural breaks to absorb the info. Plus, it might be easier on you to tackle smaller pieces at a time.
Oh, and have you considered reaching out to some of the engineering students for feedback? They might have some cool ideas on what kind of visuals would really help them grasp the concepts. Maybe even turn it into a collaborative project?
Just curious - what specific engineering topics are you covering? I’d love to hear more about the content you’re working with!